HELPING CREATE SAFER, HEALTHIER HOMES FOR PROVIDENCE FAMILIES
Lead Safe Providence
Lead Safe Providence helps eligible Providence property owners reduce lead hazards in homes where children and families may be at risk. Through inspections, repairs, and healthy homes support, the program helps address lead-based paint hazards and improve home safety.
PVD CAP partners with the City of Providence, Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, St. Joseph Health Center, and the Childhood Lead Action Project to support healthier, safer housing across Providence.
What Is Lead?
Understanding lead hazards in the home.
Lead is a toxic metal that can be found in older homes, especially in paint, dust, soil, and other materials. Homes built before 1978 are more likely to contain lead-based paint. When lead paint chips, peels, or creates dust, it can become a serious health risk, especially for children under the age of six.
Exposure to lead can affect a child’s growth, learning, behavior, and overall health. Even small amounts of lead can have long-term effects, which is why identifying and reducing lead hazards is so important.
What Is Lead Safe Providence?
Support for safer homes and healthier families.
Designed to help eligible property owners reduce lead paint hazards in their homes, Lead Safe Providence supports repairs and improvements that make homes safer for children and families.
Through Lead Safe Providence, eligible properties may receive support for lead hazard reduction and healthy homes improvements. Services are designed to reduce risks, support safe living conditions, and help families maintain healthier homes.
Lead Safe & Weatherization
Connected Healthy Homes Support
PVD CAP's Lead Safe Providence and Weatherization programs both support safer, healthier homes. While Weatherization focuses on energy efficiency, comfort, and energy-related safety, Lead Safe Providence focuses on reducing lead hazards and improving home safety.
In some cases, eligible households may be connected to other PVD CAP services, including:
• Weatherization
• LIHEAP
• Home energy safety resources
• Healthy homes education
• Community referrals
Services May Include
Lead Inspection & Risk Assesments
Exterior & Interior Painting
Siding Repairs or Replacement
Minor Repairs
Cleaning Related to Lead Hazard Reduction
Healthy Homes Education & Resources
Not every property will receive every service. Approved work depends on the inspection, program requirements, funding availability, and the specific needs of the home.
How The Process Works
Lead Safe Providence follows a step-by-step process to determine eligibility, inspect the property, and complete approved work.
Application
The property owner completes an application and provides required documentation.
Eligibility Review
Program staff review the application to determine whether the property and household meet program requirements
Lead Inspection
A certified inspector conducts a lead inspection or risk assessment to identify lead hazards.
Scope of Work
If the property qualifies, a scope of work is created for approved repairs or improvements.
Contractor Work
Qualified contractors complete the approved lead hazard reduction work.
Final Inspection
A final inspection is completed to confirm that the work meets program standards.
Program Qualifications
This program may be available to eligible Providence property owners with homes that meet program requirements. Basic requirements may include:
• The property must be located in Providence
• The home was built before 1978
• The household or property must meet program eligibility requirements
• The property must have lead hazards identified through inspection
• Property owners must complete the application and approval process
• The home must be occupied or made available to eligible families, depending on program guidelines
Priority may be given to:
• Homes with children under age six
• Homes where a child has elevated blood lead levels
• Properties with identified lead hazards
• Housing serving low-to-moderate income household
Program Benefits
Why lead safety matters
Reducing lead hazards can help protect children, support healthier development, and improve the long-term safety of the home.
Benefits include:
• Reduced lead paint hazards
• Safer housing for children and families
• Improved indoor health and safety
• Support for property owners making necessary repairs
• Better awareness of home health hazards
• Connection to additional healthy homes resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is lead?
A toxic metal that can be found in older homes, especially in paint, dust, soil, and other materials. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children.
Why are homes built before 1978 a concern?
Homes built before 1978 are more likely to contain lead-based paint. When that paint deteriorates, it can create lead dust or chips that may be dangerous.
Who is most at risk from lead exposure?
Children under age six are especially vulnerable because their bodies and brains are still developing.
What does Lead Safe Providence provide?
The program may provide inspections, lead hazard reduction work, healthy homes education, and approved repairs such as painting, window replacement, siding, minor repairs, and related safety improvements.
Is this program for renters or homeowners?
The program primarily works with eligible property owners, but renters may benefit when their landlord or property owner participates.
Does my property have to be in Providence?
Yes, the property must be located in Providence to be considered for Lead Safe Providence.
Is this connected to Weatherization?
Yes. Lead Safe Providence and Weatherization are both part of broader healthy homes and home safety work. Eligible households may be referred between programs when appropriate.
Is there a cost?
Program costs and assistance depend on eligibility, funding, and program requirements. Contact CAPP for current details.
Who do I contact?
Contact PVD CAP to speak with an Eligibility Specialist.
Contact us Today
For more information about Lead Safe Providence, contact PVD CAP today.